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Germany visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Germany visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Apply on VIDEX – Schengen visa application form

All visa types for Germany

For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Germany

Germany has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Germany looks after the Central African Republic from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon (783 km from Bangui) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Germany, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

German citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Germany

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from the Central African Republic to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Germany

How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Germany has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Germany accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.

Germany and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.

Germany’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

German citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Germany.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Germany in the Central African Republic?

No. Germany has no embassy in the Central African Republic. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the Central African Republic.

How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?

Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Do German citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Germany visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.